Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Macy's Fireworks July 4th


Each July 4th Macy’s hosts the largest fireworks display in the world. Beginning at 9 PM over 20,000 aerial shells and special effects will take to the sky from three locations in the city.

Best Places to View the Fireworks

East River in Midtown Manhattan

South Street Seaport
Fireworks can be seen from anywhere south of the Brooklyn Bridge with an unobstructed view.

Liberty State Park, Jersey City
For more information visit: http://www.njparksandforests.com/

Roosevelt Island
For $20 watch the fireworks from Roosevelt Island. Enjoy music, face painting and entertainment before the fireworks start. Dinosaur BBQ will be selling food and non-alcoholic beverages. Chairs will be provided for all ticket holders, so no need to bring your own. For more information visit: www.rioc.com/july4/fireworks/html

Watercraft
Choose your vessel, cruise ship, personal or water taxi. On the East River stay south of the Willamsburg Bridge or north of Roosevelt Island’s southern tip. For more information call Macy’s Marine Hotline at (212) 494.5247.

In Front of Your TV
Can’t make it out? Or having a backyard BBQ? NBC will be televising the fireworks nationally. Check your local listings for times.

For more information call Macy’s Hotline at (212) 494.4495

Happy Independence Day!!!

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